Episode 215: Good King What’s His Name
This week by request, we’re looking at some old-school carols that are new to the list! “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman/We Three Kings” by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan brings… Read more »
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Episode 214: LISTEN! The Holiday Weather Forecast
What is the sound of snow falling? Is it like one hand clapping, or is it like, a person playing with a big pile of buttons? We investigate this and… Read more »
Episode 213: Sally the Mailroom Reindeer
This week it’s all elves, all the time! By request, we cover two songs about elf OCs. “An Elf Named Moe” by Carl Stuck is an earnest ode to a… Read more »
Episode 212: Strawberry Equinox
Spring is nearly here! Whether you’re desperate for sunshine or already wistfully missing those snowflakes, the two songs we cover this week – “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes and… Read more »
Episode 211: Italy Unstuck in Time
We’re celebrating St. Joseph’s Day with two Italian Christmas songs! Well, Christmas songs in Italian, at least. Weeell… Christmas songs in Italian, or about Italy, or at least, sort of… Read more »
Episode 210: Have a Holly Jolly Crime Spree
This week, one of the calendar’s most somber holidays befalls us again. No, not Ash Wednesday – we’re talking about the return of Daylight Savings Time and the loss of… Read more »
Episode 209: Vous pourriez être un redneck
This week, we celebrate Mardi Gras en français with a pair of songs hailing from the province of Quebec. “Fa la la” by Bündock is strange but charming, while “Le… Read more »
Episode 208: Bring me a Ghost this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is upon us once again, and this year we’re tackling some holiday songs about love and romance that also turned out to be kind of spooky? By request,… Read more »
Episode 207: A Hot Glass of 80s
A polarizing holiday classic is finally making its way onto our list! By request(s), we take a long, hard look at “Last Christmas” by Wham! and wash it down with… Read more »
Episode 206: Grumpy Groundhog Day
For Groundhog Day, we’re celebrating the 90s way, with a little déjà vu! We cover requests from some of our repeat-requesters, digging into “Home Once a Year” by Marshall Burns… Read more »